Published 07/06/2014 Can you remember a childhood fashion mistake? Not that it was a real mistake, because you did mean to wear it. But rather something so badly put together you wish your mother would have stopped you before you got out the door. I can certainly remember mine — and my sister Tess’. My sister really liked to wear vests. There was a period of time when she would always...
Preparing for Easter 2014
This is by far my least favorite time of the year. Between giving up daily pleasures during Lent, doing taxes, and the gloomy weather, I dread March and early April! Despite all these things, there’s one thing that does lighten the mood…sewing my 2014 Easter dress! Again I’m designing an Easter dress inspired by my babcha. This time I’m using some of her old fabric rather than spending countless hours doing...
The Housecoat for the New Modern Housewife By Marusya
Did I mention that during the wedding prep & August sewing madness- I was sewing a housecoat for my sister?! When Kate and I went fabric shopping for her bridal gown, we found this fabric in the clearance section!We both fell in love with it! The floral striped fabric design looked SOOO much like our pillow cases growing up! Weeks prior to her wedding, Kate had a bridal shower. So instead...